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Position Statements are created and
supported by the National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc.They reflect gaps in policy and
practice issues that pertain to the African American community. Position
Statements provide mandates for best practice for human service professionals
engaging with African American individuals, families, and communities.

The following Position Statements are written on the following topics:

NABSW's First Position Statement

1972 Trans-racial Adoption Position Statement

Welfare Reform

Kinship Care

This collection is frequently
updated as new Position Statements are written. All Position Statements have been
approved by the National Steering Committee, NABSW's voting body.

The National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) has been a long-standingchampion of programs aimed at eradicating poverty. Our members understand first handthe deleterious effects of poverty caused by welfare dependency. Thus, we have been atthe forefront of promoting a reformed welfare system that gives primacy to movingpeople out of poverty into independent living.

This position paper was developed in collaboration between the National Association ofBlack Social Workers and the National Center on Permanency for African AmericanChildren during a series of roundtable discussions with social work practitioners fromaround the nation.